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Police seize assets worth B1bn from major drug gang
Police seize assets worth B1bn from major drug gang
BANGKOK: Police have seized additional assets of a major transnational drug network in Bangkok, bringing the total value of the assets confiscated since 2021 to over a billion baht, says the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).
Russian man arrested in Phuket on child sex trafficking charges
Russian man arrested in Phuket on child sex trafficking charges
PHUKET: A 63-year-old Russian man was arrested at Phuket airport yesterday (Jan 5) for his alleged involvement in child sex trafficking in Thailand. The man was apprehended on an outstanding warrant issued in Phuket and handed over to Patong Police. 
Phuket driver arrested after drug-induced bus crash and fire
Phuket driver arrested after drug-induced bus crash and fire
PHUKET: Police have confirmed drug-related charges against a Phuket driver who crashed a tour bus into a power pole in Phang Nga this morning (Jan 6), resulting in the vehicle being fully destroyed by fire following the accident.
Phuket tourism office aims to banish low-season blues
Phuket tourism office aims to banish low-season blues
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s Phuket office will continue promoting the province as a year-round destination with no official low season, according to office director Lertchai Wangtrakuldee.
Rider injured as motorbike slams back of refrigerator truck
Rider injured as motorbike slams back of refrigerator truck
PHUKET: A 23-year-old Thai national suffered serious injuries when the motorbike he was riding collided with the back of a truck on Thepkrasattri Rd early this morning (Jan 6).
Class Act Media wins APAC Insider awards
Class Act Media wins APAC Insider awards
PHUKET: Class Act Media and IMAGE asia have been bestowed the award ‘Most Comprehensive Print & Online Regional New Media Company 2023 - Thailand’ at the UK-based APAC Insider Business Awards 2023.
Thai airports prepare for increased traveler influx
Thai airports prepare for increased traveler influx
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand (AoT) is anticipating a significant rise in tourist arrivals, with at least 8 million visitors from China expected to pass through its airports this year. This surge is attributed to the upcoming Thai-Chinese visa-free scheme, set to take effect on March 1, 2024.
Stars to dazzle at Thailand Masters
Stars to dazzle at Thailand Masters
BADMINTON: The star-studded Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters 2024 will take place between Jan 30-Feb 4 at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok, it was confirmed yesterday (Jan 5).
Kathu elections to invoke alcohol bans
Kathu elections to invoke alcohol bans
PHUKET: Residents in Tambon Kathu will go to the polls to elect a new Kathu Mayor next Sunday (Jan 14), and go to the polls again the following Sunday (Jan 21) to elect a new representative to serve them on the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) council.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla tourist brawl, Two fatalities recognised in Phuket New Year road safety campaign || Jan 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla tourist brawl, Two fatalities recognised in Phuket New Year road safety campaign || Jan 5
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Tourists in hospital after Bangla brawl
Tourists in hospital after Bangla brawl
PHUKET: UK and South African tourists found themselves admitted to Patong Hospital following a brawl on Bangla Rd in Patong, prompting police intervention to quell the disturbance.
Phuket officials recognise two dead, 40 injured in ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for the New Year
Phuket officials recognise two dead, 40 injured in ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for the New Year
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat today (Jan 5) confirmed that the Seven Days’ safety campaign for the New Year, from Dec 29 to Jan 4, concluded officially with two people killed and 40 admitted to hospital for injuries sustained in 40 accidents recognised by officials.
New minimum wage rates come into effect
New minimum wage rates come into effect
PHUKET: Phuket now has the solely highest minimum wage in the country, with the new minimum wage rates coming into effect on Monday (Jan 1).
Rajabhat launches project to boost entrepreneurial spirit
Rajabhat launches project to boost entrepreneurial spirit
PHUKET: Phuket Rajabhat University launched a project yesterday (Jan 4) in a bid to cultivate entrepreneurial skills among its students and inspire the spark of innovation in the community, 
Showjumper Janakabhorn qualifies for Paris Olympics
Showjumper Janakabhorn qualifies for Paris Olympics
OLYMPICS: Janakabhorn Karunayadhaj has made history by becoming the first Thai to earn a slot in the Olympic Games individual show jumping competition in Paris later this year.
Government military budget slammed
Government military budget slammed
BANGKOK: The opposition parties yesterday (Jan 4) took aim at budget allocations for the nation’s military, saying they ran counter to Pheu Thai Party’s policy statements on downsizing and reforming the armed forces.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nightclub, liquor excise taxes reduced for 2024, Attempted murder charges in shooting || Jan 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nightclub, liquor excise taxes reduced for 2024, Attempted murder charges in shooting || Jan 4
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Reginald D Hunter Stand up
Reginald D Hunter Stand up
We start 2024 with legendary US/UK comedian Reginald D. Hunter! You have seen him on QI, Live at the Apollo, and on his own series for the BBC: Songs of the South and Songs of the Border. Now you get to see him LIVE doing a full comedy set at Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach. Free for hotel guests, THB 1,000 on the door for non hotel guests.
Phuket officials recognise seven accidents on penultimate road safety day
Phuket officials recognise seven accidents on penultimate road safety day
PHUKET: Officials declared a total of six injuries arising from seven accidents on the penultimate day of this year’s ‘Seven Days’ road safety campaign yesterday (Jan 3).
TAT points to shortfall in marketing budget
TAT points to shortfall in marketing budget
BANGKOK: As the fiscal budget 2024 for tourism marketing has been set at a much lower rate than the benchmark in 2019, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) admitted that it would be challenging to stimulate foreign arrivals from 28 million in 2023 to 40mn within this year.